Ludhiana has many temples, however the Shiv Dham in Bagga Kalan, Ladhowal, stands out as a singular non secular landmark. Positioned about 10 kilometres from town close to the Southern Bypass, this temple is the one one in Punjab that enshrines Lord Shiva’s 12 Jyotirlingas and 11 Rudra types, providing a uncommon and highly effective non secular expertise. It has turn into a well-liked vacation spot for devotees searching for blessings and fulfilment of their needs, attracting guests from far and extensive.
This temple stands out as a result of it’s the just one in Punjab that gives darshan of all 12 Jyotirlingas, that are usually unfold throughout totally different states of India, in addition to the 11 Rudra types of Lord Shiva. The consecration course of, referred to as Prana Pratishtha (the infusion of divine vitality to make the idols dwelling representations of Lord Shiva), makes these deities come alive for devotees.
Chief temple priest Naval Kishore shared with the Tribune that the temple permits devotees to view all of the Jyotirlingas and Rudra types in a single place. “Guests are additionally moved by the sight of idols from revered Dhams like Jagannath Dham’s Radha Krishna, Vaidyanath Dham’s Lord Shiva, Rameshwar Dham’s Lord Shiva and Kedarnath Dham’s Kedar Baba,” he added.
The temple was established in 2014 by businessman Sanjay Bansal and different devotees and since its inception, it has attracted a lot of guests. “Devotees from numerous districts of Punjab come continuously to see the types of Lord Shiva,” stated priest Kishore. He additionally talked about that the monks take the time to clarify the importance of those sacred types to guests, particularly the youth, who usually have quite a few questions on Lord Shiva, his numerous types and the Jyotirlingas.
Moreover, the temple complicated includes a cowshed that homes round 50 indigenous Sahiwal cows. Priest Santosh Kumar Shastri defined, “We don’t promote or use the milk of those cows. Their calves eat all of the milk. A devoted particular person is employed by the temple committee to maintain the cows.”
The temple can be residence to a lush inexperienced park with swings for kids, making it a peaceable retreat for households. The serene atmosphere attracts guests who come not only for non secular solace but additionally for a tranquil place to spend time with their family members.
Other than the non secular and leisure amenities, the temple additionally features a meditation space (Tapo Bhumi) and a Gurukul devoted to youngsters’s training. Contained in the sacred cave, devotees can discover all types of Lord Shiva’s household, together with Lord Shankar, Mata Parvati, Lord Ganesh, Lord Kartikeya, Nandi, Ashok Sundari, Ardha Nageshwar, Mahamrityunjay Bhagwan, Kailash Vasi Shiv, Ashutosh Bhagwan, in addition to Panchmukhi Hanuman, Siddhivinayak and Mata Gauri. Priest Santosh Shastri even claimed that every so often, serpent deities are stated to go to the temple to pay their respects to Lord Shiva.
The Shiv Dham continues to be a non secular beacon for devotees, providing a singular expertise with its mixture of divinity, serenity, and devotion. Sanjay Bansal, the pinnacle of the temple committee, shared that the development of the temple started in 2004 and was accomplished in 2014. He took on this mission after his Guru, Ram Krishan, who resides at Haridwar’s Nirdhan Niketan, suggested him to construct a temple in Punjab that may home all of the Jyotirlingas and Rudra types of Lord Shiva.
